Product Recall Number: 15-129
Why was Power reclining furniture recalled?
The switch used to operate the reclining function can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Product Recall Number: 15-129
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2015-05-07
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: Power reclining furniture
Description: The rectangular switch used to operate the reclining function on various models of power reclining furniture can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Hazard Description: The switch used to operate the reclining function can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Replace
Units: About 81,000 in the U.S.
Incidents: Franklin has received two reports of switches igniting and three reports of switches smoking on showroom samples, resulting in minor property damage to the flooring. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately unplug the recalled units and contact Franklin for a replacement operating switch.
Sold At: Furniture stores nationwide and online from October 2013 to December 2014 for between $400 and $4,000.
Importers: None Listed
Manufacturers: Franklin Corporation, of Houston, Miss.
Distributors: None Listed
Manufactured In: USA (power reclining furniture)
Custom Label: Manufactured in
Custom Field: None Listed